Temporary binder.



M. E. LEEDS. TEMPORARY BINDER.

APPLIOATION FILED Jun 19,1911.

1,020,995. Patented Mar. 26, 1912.

coLumulA PLANOURAPN cu., WASHINGTON. u. c,

MORRIS E. LEEDS, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

TEMPORARY BINDER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed July 19, 1911.

Patented Mar. 26, 1912.

Serial No. 639,398.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MORRIS E. Lnnns, a citizen of the United States, residing in the city of Philadelphia, county of Philadelphia, and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Temporary Binders, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to temporary binders, such as employed for temporarily binding catalogues, pamphlets, folders and the ike.

It is the object of my invention to provide a temporary binder for which it shall be unnecessary to punch, out or otherwise alter the folders or pamphlets to be held therein.

It is a further object of my invention to provide a temporary binder which will allow the folders or pamphlets to lie flat or substantially so when the binder is open; that is, it is an object of my invention to provide a binder in which the separate folders, pamphlets or the like are held to the binder proper independently of each other. And it is a further, object of my invention to provide a temporary binder in which pamphlets or folders may be inserted from time to time by the use of clips which are not attached to the binder proper when made, but which are inserted as the folders or pamphlets are inserted. That is to say, it is not necessary to make up my binder in the first instance with holding means for all the pamphlets or folders which it is eventually to hold. By my arrangement, folders and pamphlets may be added from time to time by using simple clips which are separate and independent and which are introduced into the binder only at the time the folders or pamphlets are introduced.

To these ends, I have devised the temporary binder hereinafter described and constituting one of the forms my invention may take.

For illustration, reference is to be had to the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary plan view of my improved binder with the upper and lower covers spread out. Fig. 2 1s a cross sectional view on the line 22 of Fig. 1, but with the upper cover in closed position. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of my improved clip together with a fragment of the hold ing device therefor. Fig. 1 is an edgewise view of the clip shown in Fig. 3, with the two legs laterally deflected. Fig. 5 is a cross sectional view, parts in elevation, showing the employment of a cord or other flexible means as a holder for the clips.

The binder proper comprises the lower cover 1 and the upper cover 3 joined by the back or portion 2. Obviously, these parts may be rigid or flexible and may be made of leather, cardboard, or any other suitable material. Secured to the part 2 is the holder 1 which may be rigid, as shown, when constructed of wire, metal or other suitable material, or may, if desired, be limp or flexible as in the case where a leather thong or similar device is employed. In the case illustrated the holder 1 takes the form of a metal wire extending parallel to and transversely to the longitudinal extent of part 2 and normally to the planes of the folders, pamphlets and the like. The member 1 has the legs 5 extending through the part 2 and having the ends 1 riveted over into the washers 7, washers 6 being provided on the inner side of the part 2 preferably against up-set portions of the legs 5. In the case illustrated two of these holders 1 are provided, as seen in Fig. 1. Each folder, pamphlet, or the like, is comprised of an upper sheet or part 7 and a lower sheet or part 8 joined by a fold or creased portion at their left edges as indicated at 1 1, Fig. 1.

Into the fold or crease of a folder or pamphlet extends one leg 10 of a U-shaped clip 9 whose other leg 11 has a lug or boss 12 extending toward the leg l), the lug or boss having a recess 13 adapted to receive or embrace the holder 1. The leg 10 extends into the fold or crease of a pamphlet from one edge thereof, as clearly shown in Fig. 1, and the portion of the clip connecting the legs 10 and 11 is disposed outside of and at the upper or lower edge of the pamphlet. The inner side of the leg 10 is preferably straight as shown, so as to lie close in the crease or fold of the pamphlet. A pamphlet is inserted into a binder by inserting a clip 9 at both its upper and lower edges into the position with respect to the pamphlet as shown in Fig. 1. The legs 10 and 11 are then sprung apart, as shown in Fig. 4:, and

the notch 13 caused to embrace or pass around the holder 4 finally taking the position shown in Fig. 1. The pamphlet is now held securely in position and is prevented from moving longitudinally of the clips 9;

furthermore, by this arrangement each pamphlet is independent of every other and when the binder is opened the pamphlets lie flat; and, furthermore, it is obvious that no punching, cutting or other operation is performed upon the pamphlet or folder. The clips 9 are preferably made of thin sheet metal, and are preferably resilient.

In Fig. 5 I have shown the covers 1 and 3 lying flat open and connected by the flexible back 2. In this case the holding device at is flexible, as of cord, string, leather, or the like. The left end thereof is shown as passing through an opening in the hook 15 on the end of the strip 16 secured by rivets or similar devices 17 to the cover 8. A pin 18 passes through the leather or cord 48 which prevents it from slipping out of the aforementioned opening through which it has been passed. At its other end the thong or cord 4 passes around the edge of and through the hook 15 on a second strip 16 secured to the cover 1, and lies along the inner surface of the cover 1 where it may be secured to a similar cord or thong at the other end of the cover 1; or otherwise detachably secured for the insertion of more folders and clips.

While I have here illustrated one form of clip, it is to be understood that the clip may assume other forms so long as it performs the functions herein described. These clips may be stamped out of metal and provided in suitable numbers for any binder. The clips are not fastened to the binder when it is first made, so as to determine the number of pamphlets or folders that may be bound; but the clips may be provided separate and a pair used for each pamphlet when that pamphlet is bound.

hat I claim is.

1. A U-shaped clip having one leg adapted to enter a crease or fold and the other leg having a transverse notch adapted to receive a holding device between said legs.

2. A U-shaped clip having one leg adapted to enter a crease or fold and the other leg having a transverse notch adapted to engage a holding device between said legs, the legs of said clip being resilient.

3. A U-shaped clip stamped out of resilient sheet material having one leg adapted to enter a crease or fold and the other leg having a transverse notch adapted to engage a holding device between said legs.

4. A U-shaped clip having legs one of which has a projection approaching the other leg, said projection having a notch adapted to receive a holding device.

5. In a binder, the combination with a holding device, of a folder or the like having a crease or fold, a clip having a leg entering said crease or fold, and a second leg having a notch embracing said holding device between said legs.

6. In a binder, the combination with a holding device, of a folder or the like having a crease or fold, and a resilient U shaped clip having a leg adapted to enter said crease or fold from one edge of said folder, and another leg having a notch receiving said holding device bet-ween said legs.

7. In a binder, the combination with a holding device, of a folder or the like having a crease or fold, a clip having a leg entering said crease or fold from one edge of said folder, and having another leg having a notch receiving said holding device, a second clip engaging said folder at its other edge, and a second holding device to which said second clip is similarly secured.

8. In a binder, the combination with a holding device, of a clip having a leg adapted to enter a crease or fold, said clip having another leg having a portion separated from said first mentioned leg by a distance less than the thickness of said hold ing device, said portion of said second leg having a notch adapted to receive said holding device.

9. In a binder, covers oined by a backing, a rigid holding device extending transversely to the longitudinal extent of said backing, and a clip having legs one of which is adapted to enter a crease or fold, and another leg having a notch adapted to receive said holding device.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature in the presence of the two subscribing witnesses.

MORRIS E. LEEDS.

.Vitnesses CHAS. S. BEDDING, Mam) SHARrLEss.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. G. 

